




Clanton, Alabama
Clanton, AL Profile
Clanton, AL, population 7,800 , is located
in Alabama's Chilton county,
about 37.9 miles from Montgomery and 48.2 miles from Birmingham.
In the 90's the population of Clanton has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Clanton has been growing at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Clanton area were lower than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Alabama average.
Clanton Statistics
Clanton Gender Information
Males in Clanton: 3,620 (46%)
Females in Clanton: 4,180 (54%)
As % of Population in Clanton
Race Diversity in Clanton
White: 77%
African American: 20%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Clanton
Age Diversity in Clanton
Median Age in Clanton: 38.9 (Males in Clanton: 35.9, Females in Clanton: 41.3)
Clanton Males Under 20: 13%
Clanton Females Under 20: 13%
Clanton Males 20 to 40: 13%
Clanton Females 20 to 40: 13%
Clanton Males 40 to 60: 12%
Clanton Females 40 to 60: 13%
Clanton Males Over 60: 8%
Clanton Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Clanton
Clanton Household Average Size: 2.37 people
Clanton Median Household Income: $ 30,394
Clanton Median Value of Homes: $ 81,200
Law Enforcement in Clanton
Reported crimes in the Clanton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 10
Aggravated assault: 43
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 670
Burglary: 20
Larceny-theft: 175
Motor vehicle theft: 14
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,592
Clanton Location Information
Elevation: 599 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 18.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Clanton
Thorsby 7.3 Miles
Jemison 10.8 Miles
Billingsley 13.4 Miles
Maplesville 14.5 Miles
Calera 19.6 Miles
Deatsville 21.0 Miles
Wilton 22.1 Miles
Talladega Springs 22.3 Miles
Montevallo 22.7 Miles
Columbiana 23.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Clanton
(Population 100,000+)
Montgomery 37.9 Miles
Birmingham 48.2 Miles
Columbus 99.1 Miles
Huntsville 130.9 Miles
Atlanta 144.1 Miles
Mobile 170.0 Miles
Chattanooga 170.4 Miles
Athens 203.1 Miles
Jackson 210.6 Miles
Tallahassee 216.1 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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